Please be advised that as of 2:45pm Thursday, 15 December 2022, the closing date has been amended.
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH790787
This is a thirty-six (36) month fixed term, part-time (0.7FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2023
Are you a dedicated and passionate Aboriginal Languages Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity?
La Grange Remote Community School (RCS) is seeking an enthusiastic Aboriginal Languages Teacher to join their high-quality remote school and teach Karajarri, Mangala, Nyungamarta Yulparitja and Julwaliny.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:
- Attractive Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $18 120 per year
- Locality allowance of $4 031 per year
- Attraction and Retention Incentive of $5,000 see info below
- 10 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
- Free GROH housing
- Airconditioning Subsidy
- Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)
- Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
- Vehicle relocation
Teachers and school administrators employed at La Grange Remote Community School in 2023 are eligible to receive an Attraction and Retention Incentive of $5,000 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.
The ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.
About the Role
This role will suit someone who is relationship-focused, highly motivated, and passionate about creating exciting, culturally responsive learning experiences to ignite a desire to learn in students.
The Ideal Teacher
The successful applicant will ideally be a highly motivated, innovative Aboriginal Languages Teacher with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Ideally, the learning environment you create will be challenging and caring, culturally responsive and cater for the range of needs and abilities which will see all students achieving their potential.
The successful applicant should be prepared to participate in whole school and phase planning as well as collaborative and curriculum teams. It is highly desirable that applicants show a high level of collaborative practice to enable effective participation and engagement within the school. This includes the ability to utilise data and evidence including student achievement data, peer, coach, line manager and student feedback to inform teaching practices that meet the needs of students. This is in line with professional learning community practices.
Knowledge of the Kimberley Schools Project (KSP), Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI), Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework and Stronger Smarter Philosophy is highly desirable. Complementing this knowledge is the ability to understand trauma-informed practice and how this impacts the way in which we teach in a remote context. Knowledge of the Bidyadanga and broader Kimberley context is also desirable.
The position requires the successful applicant to utilise the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework. You will work with Aboriginal staff to create a rich and culturally relevant classroom, developing high expectations relationships with students and families to build attendance and engagement in meaningful learning.
This is a highly specialised role. Yulpartja Language skills are essential. In the first instance, only applicants with teaching qualifications will be considered. Where there are no suitable applicants with teaching qualifications, applicants without teaching qualifications may be considered.
Our School
As the largest remote community school in the state, La Grange RCS caters to the educational needs of all school-aged children in the Bidyadanga community, and classes range from Pre-Kindergarten (0–3-year-olds) to Year 12.
In addition to a strong commitment to developing the literacy and numeracy skills of its students, La Grange RCS offers a diverse range of specialist programs across all year levels including Music, Art, Physical Education and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and a focus on cultural learning, particularly the provision of Language classes.
The Location and Community
La Grange RCS is situated in the Bidyadanga Aboriginal Community in the Kimberley region, on Karajarri country, 180 km south of Broome. It is a desirable location and offers an opportunity to live and learn about Indigenous culture, while providing a lifestyle of abundant outdoor and recreational activities.
For more information about Bidyadanga visit www.bidyadanga.org.au.
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate your competency against the following domains (that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers):
- Professional knowledge;
- Professional practice; and
- Professional engagement.
Applications will be assessed against these domains. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
Applicants currently completing the Department of Education Leap program (formerly known as the Switch program) can apply for vacancies using their current or Leap qualification – even if they have not completed the program at the time of applying. Applicants may be appointed to a vacancy based on the qualification being completed via the Leap program.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about La Grange Remote Community School can be found by visiting Schools Online.
Appointed applicants may be eligible for recognition of prior service.
For further job-related information:
You are encouraged to contact Dan Walker, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Bidyadanga, by telephoning (08) 9193 4100 or emailing dan.walker@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holiday period, please contact Dan Walker on 0428 590 484.
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A statement addressing the domains that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, in context of the role and business needs of the school.
- A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment;
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- Meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration requirements; and
- Complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course.
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement; and
- Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4:30pm (WST) on Thursday, 22 December 2022.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
